Don t Fail To Follow Up
ou took the time to addresses a topic you discussed,
carefully craft your or pass along information of
resume. You secured an interest that was uncovered
interview. After all the time and during the interview. Your follow
effort you have expended in up should indicate:
looking for a job, why not be
attentive to the small details as 1) You were attentive, include
well. Many people don’t consider details about what you learned
the follow up letter to be 2) You are excited about the
important. They intend to send company and want the job
one but do not or simply believe 3) You have the skills/experience
that a company will call if to contribute to their
interested. goals/outlined major projects
4) You were listening and
A follow up letter can help you understood the importance of the
to recover from any missteps in interviewer’s comments
the interview. Even if the
interview went exceptionally Quick tips:
well, the follow-up letter can
set you apart from other 1) Mention names of the people
candidates. You should send the that you met and any topics that
follow up letter within 24 hours. solicited general interest.
Depending on the company culture,
this can be done by email or hard 2) Was there a particular topic
copy. If the company does not that seemed to be a bonding
allow or encourage outside email, moment? Include it in your
you can type or handwrite a thank letter.
you note. You can also use this
opportunity to add other nice 3) Express appreciation for the
touches – attach an article that interviewer’s time.
important new contact.
4) Do you want the job? Many fail
to make the close, ask for the Good Phrases to include:
job in a professional, positive “Upon reflection…”
manner. “I recognize the importance of…”
“Listening to your thoughts on….”
5) Show enthusiasm for the
company and the job! Keep the letter short, less than
one page is sufficient. Add this
6) Don’t be afraid to sound tactic to your job search tool
confident (talk about the kit and you will not only be
challenges and how you will meet successful but be well thought of
them; let the interviewer know in the process.
that you will do well).
Need help writing your follow up
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About the Author:
Karen D. Swim is an accomplished writer and Career Marketing Specialist. She has assisted hundreds of clients from recent grads to established professionals in managing their careers. http://www.wordsforhirellc.com
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